Back in Feb. I posted an entry about traveling being on hold due to getting a new job. Boy was a wrong. I've been to Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Lake Lure and Baltimore twice. Even though they are work related trips, I still managed to get in a bit of site seeing during our down time. Entries on Baltimore and Lake Lure to come.



Thanks for reading,

*image courtesy of The Black Traveler
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Young Black Professionals Escape 2012

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
ClubHotel Riu Ocho Rios
May 29 - June 3, 2012



Jr. Suite Ocean View - $805/person based on dbl occupancy (50 rooms available)
Jr. Suite Garden View - $785/person based on dbl occupancy (25 rooms available)
*Single occupancy (+$300/person) and triple occupany (-$30/person) rooms available

What's included?
- 5 nights accomodations in a Jr. Suite located in the Deluxe Wing of the RIU Ocho Rios
(currently $865 and $900 for Garden View and Ocean View Jr. Suites, respectively)
- 24-hour all inclusive service including access to 7 themed restaurants, 6 bars
- Private transfers between Sangster International Airport/Montego Bay (a $100 value)
- YBP Escape Welcome Beach Party with live music
- YBP Escape All White Booze Cruise (a $75 value)
- YBP Exclusive entertainment (working on a private Comedy show for us!)
Although airfare is not included, we will be offering discounted group airfare from Atlanta, Boston and possibly New York and Los Angeles. Since airfare for the dates of the trip are not yet for sale, please stay tuned for group airfare details and pricing.


Who's invited?
YBPs (Young Black Professionals) and friends.
Over the past 5 years, more than 250 YBPs have experienced YBP Escape as we have traveled to destinations such as Costa Rica, Cancun, Turks & Caicos, St. Thomas and more. In an effort to keep the personal feel, we are limiting this years trip to 75 rooms (~150 YBPs)


When are payments due?
Jr. Suite Ocean View - 4 payments of $201.25
Jr. Suite Garden View - 4 payments of $196.25
*Payments are due August 15, October 15 (2011), January 15 and April 15 (2012)


More info will be available on http://www.ybpescape.com/ in the upcoming weeks.
Please be patient as we are working to bring you a more interactive, informative, website. When construction is complete, we will send out an official email blast and deposits will be due August 15, 2011. In the meantime, feel free to spread the word and forward this email to your friends using the 'forward to a friend' link below.


Thanks and hope to see you in Jamaica May 29-June 3, 2012!!!


Saundra Q.
YBP Escape Organizer

It's a challenge

The Escape Issue

"....Let's lose our bearings and set out for what we can't see over the horizon. Let's misplace Monday-morning lives and lose track of time. Let's plan a dozen vacations (whether we take them or not) and daydream about a ticket on the next jet to Destination Unknown. Let's disappear from Facebook, Twitter and texting- delicious life will take their places. And will we really miss them or be missed?" (Quote taken from skirt! The May 2011 Issue/The Escape Issue. )



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Support my Soror: Green in Guatemala

I am tickeld pink to share this link with you all. A young lady I met in grad school, who later became my soror , is headed to Guatemala. Soror Shantrice joined the Peace Corps and will be of service to all man kind for 2 years. Looking forward to reading her blog.






http://akainguatemala.blogspot.com/










No summer travels...

because I finally got a new job!
So it is well worth the wait.
GIFSoup

2011 NY Times Travel Show

I can't tell you how many people questioned my desire to attend the New York Times Travel Show. "Why go if you aren't a travel agent." " All the way to New York for just that?" When will my family/friends learn that Meredith does as Meredith please? So this blog post is dedicated to all the people who travel just b/c they want to. Press play to get an idea of what goes on at the show.




5 things I took away from the NYTTS:

  1. South Carolina was NOT represented. I may work to change this.
  2. Even though I'm not looking to gain profit, I need to create a brand when it pertains to my traveling b/c I never know where it may lead.
  3. Snobs exsist in the travel world too.
  4. I want to watch Eat.Pray.Love ( Done and loved it!)
  5. I've added Curacao to my Wanderlust Wanderlist.
Thanks for watching and reading.
Happy Travels.